Pope urges leaders to stop dividing as he meets migrants, youth in Spain
Speaking aboard the flight to Madrid from Rome, Leo said he was making his visit to set a good example to the world about respect for human life.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo called on leaders to abandon divisive rhetoric and embrace complexity.
- He highlighted technology's role in amplifying prejudice and weakening critical thinking.
- The Pope referenced Spain's history of religious and cultural coexistence as a model for stability.
- He met with migrants, including those benefiting from Spain's mass amnesty program.
- A large gathering of young people was addressed by the Pope, who acknowledged competition with entertainer Bad Bunny for youth attention.
- The visit also touches upon the issue of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy and demands for reparations from victims.